Tobacco pipe and a holder therefor



Dec. 22, 1964 M. J. MENZIE TOBACCO PIPE AND A HOLDER THEREFOR 2Sheets-Sheet 1 Filed Oct. 25, 1962 FIG.|

R O T m V m MAURICE J. MENZIE BY ATTORNEYS Dec. 22, 1964 M. J. MENZIE3,162,201

TOBACCO PIPE AND A HOLDER THEREFOR Filed 001:. 25. 1962 2 Sheets-Sheet 2INVENTOR MAURICE J. MENZIE F G 7 ATTORNEYS United States Patent3,162,201 TOBACCO PIPE AND A HQLDER THEREFQR Maurice J. Menzie, 110 E.Main St, Warsaw, Ind. Filed Get. 25, 1962, Ser. No. 232,946 6 Claims.(U. 131 186) The present invention relates to tobacco pipes and moreparticularly to pipes having a self-contained holder adapted to be usedalone or in conjunction with a fixture separated from the pipe.

Most conventional or standard pipes consist of a round or cylindricalbowl with a laterally extending, substantially straight stem, and aflattened portion on the bottom of the bowl and adjacent portion of thestem for holding the bowl in an upright position when placed on a flat,level surface such as a table or desk top. Pipes of this conventionalconstruction can easily be accidentally tipped or knocked to one side orthe other, often resulting in spillage of the partially burned tobaccoand ashes onto the supporting surface. This conventional flattenedportion on the pipe is entirely unsatisfactory as a holder when the pipeis placed on an uneven or unlevel surface, or is placed on a vibratingsurface such as the ledge above the instrument panel of an automobile.In the latter instance, the pipe, though initially assuming an uprightposition, frequently will rock or roll until it rolls completely over onits side or will slide or slip to the edge of, and thence fall from, theledge. Various types of irests and holders, including clips, sockets andweights,

have been tried, but these generally have been found inconvenient orunsatisfactory, often failing to prevent accidental overturning ordislodging. It is therefore one of the principal objects of the presentinvention to provide a pipe construction with a holder, which permitsthe pipe to be placed and securely held in its natural or conventionalupright position, and which does not change the overall feel orappearance of the pip e.

Another object of the invention is to provide a pipe with a built-inholder of the magnetic type which automaticaily positions the pipeupright when it is placed on a ferrous metal surface or member andretains it in this position, and which readily releases the pipe fromits retained position when the pipe is lifted by the smoker.

Still another object of the invention is to provide a relatively simple,magnetic type pipe holder which assists in uprighting the pipe when itis placed on a supporting surface, utilizing both weight and magnetism,and which, in combination with a steel plate, can be easily andeffectively used in any convenient place and under a variety ofdifferent conditions.

A further object is to provide a holder of the aforementioned type whichcan be easily incorporated in most pipes without changing the outwardappearance thereof, and which will remain effective for the life of thepipe without any service or other attention being required.

Another object of the invention is to provide a cobination type pipeholder which ermits the pipe to be conveniently held under variousadverse conditions and in a variety of positions, including a verticalposition, and which permits the pipe to be removed from the support withlittle effort or manipulation thereof.

Additional objects and advantages of the present invention will becomeapparent from the following description and accompanying drawings,wherein:

FIGURE 1 is a side elevational view of a pipe embodying the presentinvention, together with an auxiliary member used in conjunction withthe holder;

FIGURE 2 is a top plan view of the pipe and auxiliary holder shown inFIGURE 1;

FIGURE 3 is a bottom plan View of the pipe shown in the precedingfigures;

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FIGURE 4 is a partial vertical cross sectional view of the present pipe,the section being taken on line 44 of FIGURE 2;

FIGURE 5 is a top plan view of the pipe shown in the preceding figuresin conjunction with a modified form of auxiliary holding means;

FIGURE 6 is :a side elevational view of the pipe shown in FIGURE 5 and avertical cross sectional view of the auxiliary holder used inconjunction therewith, the section being taken on line 6-6 of FIGURE 5;and

FIGURE 7 is a partial cross sectional and elevational view of the pipeand auxiliary holder shown in FIGURE 5, the section being takenon line77 of the latter figure.

Referring more specifically to the drawings and to FIGURES 1 through 4particularly, numeral 10 designates the pipe generally embodying thepresent invention and numeral 1'2. the auxiliary holding means, the pipeconsisting of a barrel-shaped bowl 14, stem 16 and mouth piece 18. Thestem is formed in two sections 20 and 22, section 20 being formedintegrally with bowl 1 2- and having a recess 24in the outer endthereof, and section 22 being formed integrally with the mouth piece andhaving an extension 26 for telescoping into recess 24 and retaining thetwo sections securely together. The two stem sections contain a smokepassage 28 extending from the bottom of bowl 14 to the tip end of mouthpiece 18, and preferably having a tube 30 inserted into passage 28extending from section 22 completely through section 20 and projectinginto the bottom of bowl 14. The tube, which is cut at an angle at theinner end, projects into the bowl beyond the adjacent inner wallthereof. Flattened surfaces 32 and 34- are preferably provided on thebottom of bowl l4 and stem section 2% in order to assist in holding thebowl in its upright position, as shown in FIGURES 1 and 4.

Mounted in the base of bowl 14 is a permanent magnet 42, preferablydisc-shaped, with the lower side being on a common plane with flattenedsurfaces 32 and 34 on the bottom of the bowl and stem section 20. Themagnet, which is preferably of a well known metallic construction andcomposition, is readily available on the market from a number ofdifferent satisfactory sources, and as shown in FIGURE 4 is relativelythick, extending from the bottom of the bowl to the interior thereof.The heat, however, transmitted to the magnet from the burning tobaccodoes not seriously affect the efficiency of the magnet. The size of themagnet, as is well known, has an effect on the strength thereof;therefore, it is preferable to have a magnet as large as the base of thebowl will conveniently retain without appreciably changing the feel orenlarging the bowl. In addition to the magnetic effect, magnet 42 hasthe important function of weighting the bottom so that the bowl and stemwill tend to right themselves whether or not the magnet is placed on ornear a magnetic surface or member. The weight, in addition, assists themagnet to upright the pipe when the magnet is placed on a ferrous metalholder, such as auxiliary holding means 12. The sides of the pipe arepreferably rounded-upwardly from the edges or" the magnet, asillustrated in FIGURE 7, so that the weight of the magnet, as well asthe magnetism thereof, can effectively roll the pipe from an angularposition from either side to its upright position. Consequently, thepipe will always tend to right itself whenit is casually or carelesslyplaced on a surface, particularly if the surface is such that themagnetism of the magnet as well as its weight will be effective.

The auxiliary holding means 12 consists of a member, such as a disc ofsheet steel or other magnetic attractable material, somewhat larger thanthe pipe and preferably containing an adhesive material 3-4 on thebottom thereof platein a fixed position withoutpermanently securing itto the surface. s V

It is seen from the foregoing description that the present pipeconstruction with the permanent magnet embedded in thebase thereof willadhere easily and effectively to any ferrousmetal surface, such astheledge above the instrument panel, in an automobile, where it willnormally be held firmly and safely throughout the operation'of thevehicle. surfaces on which the pipe can be placed in normal usethroughout the day, the auxiliary holder 12 can be effectively used inany place where ametallic surface is not available. The magnet 42 is 'ofsufiicientstrength to hold the pipe in any position for storing, eitherhorizontally .or vertically positioned, and a metallic rack may be"provided for storing a number of pipes while they are" notinuse. 7 i IIn the embodiment of the invention illustrated in FIG- URES 5, "6 and7,'the pipe and magnetic holder construction is the same as that,described in FIGURES'l through 4. However, in this embodiment, amodified form of auxiliary holder isprovided for useunderad:

verse conditions, such as. in a vehicle subjected to excessive roadjarring and jostling. In the auxiliary'holder Whilethere are manymetallic 5t), shown in FIGURES 5, 6 and 7, a disc-shaped ferrous metalplate 52 is provided with an upstanding rim 54 joined integrally'orotherwise attached to the disc'and provided with a slot '56 forreceiving section 2% of stem 16. The holder may be made of plastic witha metal insert in the bottom and the rim may have two or'more slots 56located around the edge; It is seen that the base portion of .bowl 14will readily seat ,on the upper surface a of steel disc-shaped plate 52and will adhere thereto in the same manneras it adheresto auxiliaryholder '12. However, in this modification, the bowl will be held on theplate by rim 54, regardless of jarring or jostling of the supportingsurface. This auxiliary holder may be a curvedportion on each side ofthe base of said bowl being connected to said flattened portion, a sternconnected to said bowl and extending laterally therefrom on asubstantially horizontal common plane, a metallic discshaped permanentmagnet embedded in the base of said bowl with its lower surface on acommon plane with said flattened surface, a ,disceha-pedrne'tal platefor holding said magnet, and an adhesive means on the underside of saidplate. I t

2. A tobacco pipe with a holder, comprising a bowl with a flattenedsurface on thebottom thereof, a stem connected to said bowl andextending laterally therefrom on a substantially horizontal commonplane, a disc-shaped permanentmagnet secured to the base of said bowlwith its lower surface on a common plane with said flattened surface, aplate for'holding said magnet, and means on one side of said plate for,securing said plate to a supporting surface. a

3. A tobacco pipe with a holder, comprising a bowl,

- a stem connected to said bowl and extending laterally therefrom, apermanent magnet seated in the base of said bowl, a member of magneticattractable material for holding said magnet, and means for securingsaid member Lto a supporting surface. I

4.,A tobacco pipe wlth a holder, comprising a bowl with a flattenedsurfaceo'n the bottom thereof and with a curved portion on each side ofthe base of said bowl "connected to saidflattened portion, a stemconnected to said bowl-and extending laterally therefrom on asubstantially horizontal plane,.a metallic disc-shaped permanent magnetembedded in the baseof said bowl with its lower surface ona plane withsaid flattened surface, a discshaped metal plate for holdingsaid'ma'gnet, a rim around the edge of said plate with a slot thereinfor receiving the stem of said pipe, and securing means onthe undersideof said plate for retaining said plate on a supporting surface.

5. A tobacco pipe with a holder, comprising a bowl,

' a stem connected to said bowl and extending laterally therefrom, apermanent magnet seated in the base of said a bowl on a plane 'with thebottom of said bowl, a'plate permanently securedto a supporting surfaceby. adhesive material 58 on the underside thereof or maybe retained inplace by agrippin'g surface such as a rubber, layer which prevents theholder from slipping on the supporting surface. Another advantage of themodified holder shown in FIGURES 5, 6 and 7 is the fact that'it can beused as a pipe hanger in addition to its holding function. Asillustrated in FIGURES 5 and 6,:the bowl of the: pipe seats on the'rimadjacent slot 56 and is supported thereby While being retained in theslot by magnet 42 adhering to the surface of disc-shaped member 52.The'pipe can from disc-shaped'member 52 and slot 56.

'While only two embodiments of the present invention have beendescribed. in detail herein, further ,modificat be readily removed fromthe holder by merely lifting 'it tions and changes; may be made withoutdeparting from 1 fthe scope of the invention.

'I claim: I

1. A tobacco pipe with a holder, comprising a bowl V .with a flattenedsurface. on the bottom thereof and with Y of magnetically attractablematerial for'holding said magnet, and a laterally extending flange onsaid plate with a slot therein for receiving the .stem of said pipe.

6. A tobacco pipe withia holder, comprising a'bowl, a stem; connected tosaid bowl, a permanent magnet secured to the base of said bowl, a-platefor-holding said magnet, and an upstanding memberv on said plate with aslot therein for receiving the stem of said pipe.

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1. A TOBACCO PIPE WITH A HOLDER, COMPRISING A BOWL WITH A FLATTENEDSURFACE ON THE BOTTOM THEREOF AND WITH A CURVED PORTION ON EACH SIDE OFTHE BASE OF SAID BOWL BEING CONNECTED TO SAID FLATTENED PORTION, A STEMCONNECTED TO SAID BOWL AND EXTENDING LATERALLY THEREFROM ON ASUBSTANTIALLY HORIZONTAL COMMON PLANE, A METALLIC DISCSHAPED PERMANENTMAGNET EMBEDDED IN THE BASE OF SAID BOWL WITH ITS LOWER SURFACE ON ACOMMON PLANE WITH SAID FLATTENED SURFACE, A DISC-SHAPED METAL PLATE FORHOLDING SAID MAGNET, AND AN ADHESIVE MEANS ON THE UNDERSIDE OF SAIDPLATE.